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The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas
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Thu 18 - Sat 20 Mar Symphony Hall

After numerous critically acclaimed national tours since 2000 and FOUR years in London’s West End, the Olivier award nominated Frank, Sammy & Dean *The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas* comes to Symphony Hall This spectacular production celebrates the incredible singing talent of three world famous entertainers and performers and some of the finest music and song that has ever been recorded. Back when the famous rubbed shoulders with the politicians and partied hard, Frank, Sammy & Dean, all singing, all dancing, all round entertainers, injected not only their songs into the 50s and 60s, but a lifestyle that everyone wanted. With a talented cast and 15-piece orchestra, take a trip back to the glamorous, hot, glitzy nights of Las Vegas. Experience Frank, Sammy & Dean’s world famous classic recordings and more in this sensationally staged production that brings the music and lives of these legendary characters together again. _‘The Lady is a Tramp, ‘Mr Bojangles’, ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’, ‘That’s Amore’, ‘For Once In A Lifetime’, ‘Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime’, ‘New York, New York’, ‘My Kinda Town’ , ‘Fly Me to the Moon’, ‘Sway’, ‘Volare’, ‘Me And My Shadow’, ‘My Way’, ‘Memories Are Made Of This’, ‘What Kind of Fool’_ are just some of the songs that will be featured. If you wish you’d swung with the hardest partying pack in town, now’s your chance!

Please note this show includes smoking on stage
An Evening with Barbara Dickson
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Wed 24 Mar 8:00pm Town Hall

For over four decades, Barbara Dickson has continued to deliver songs to the public in her own incomparable fashion. As a multi-million selling recording artist with an equally impressive Olivier award-winning acting career, Barbara Dickson OBE has firmly established herself as one of the most enduring and popular entertainers in Britain today. Globally known for hits which include Caravans, Another Suitcase in Another Hall and her chart-topping duet with Elaine Paige, I Know Him So Well, Barbara Dickson is also a two-time Olivier Award-winning actress with roles including Anita Braithwaite in TV's Band of Gold and the original Mrs Johnstone in Willy Russell's long-running musical Blood Brothers.
Last Night Of The Spring Proms
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Sat 27 Mar 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Welcome the new season with this superb concert bursting with popular classics and a rousing finale of all your Proms favourites. With Proms Favourites including Rule, Britannia! Nessun Dorma Land of Hope and Glory Colonel Bogey March Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines There’ll Always Be An England
Jonathan Stoughton _tenor_ James McOran-Campbell _baritone_ Stephen Bell _conductor_ LONDON CONCERT ORCHESTRA
*ROSSINI* Barber of Seville Overture Largo al factotum *BIZET* Duet _from The Pearl Fishers_ Farandole _from L’Arlesienne_ *SUPPE* Light Cavalry Overture *ELGAR* Chanson de Matin *GRIEG* Morning and In the Hall of the Mountain King *STRAUSS* Blue Danube Waltz *MENDELSSOHN* Spring Song *DI CAPUA* O Sole Mio *TCHAIKOVSKY* Polonaise _from Eugene Onegin_
The Solid Silver 60s Show
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Wed 31 Mar 7:30pm Symphony Hall

The UK’s original 60s show returns to Symphony Hall in its 25th sensational year. Expect all your favourite 60s hits including _The Crying Game_, _Little Things_, _Sweets for My Sweet_, _Needles & Pins_, _Twist and Shout_, _Do You Love Me_, _Where Do You Go To My Lovely_, _Frozen Orange Juice_, _Wild Thing_, _Love is All Around_, _Hippy Hippy Shake_, _Good Golly Miss Molly_ and many more.
*Dave Berry* *Mike Pender* *Brian Poole* *Peter Sarstedt* Backed by *Vanity Fare* with *Swinging Blue Jeans* and *The Troggs*
The Soldiers - The Coming Home Tour With special guest stars Faryl Smith, Julian Smith and Rock Choir
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Wed 7 Apr 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Following the success of The Soldiers debut album “Coming Home” which has phenomenally dominated the charts, the three serving soldiers will play Symphony Hall this April.
Tommy Fleming In Concert plus support
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Sat 17 Apr 8:00pm Town Hall

Tommy is one of Ireland’s top entertainers and has had a hugely successful career over the past 16 years. He is famous for his own arrangements of _Danny Boy_, _Isle of Innisfree_ and _Hard Times_. He also covers songs from _You Raise Me Up_ to _Bridge over Troubled Water_, _Summer in Dublin_ and _Something Inside So Strong_. A Tommy Fleming concert is a musical experience not to be missed, he constantly receives the compliment that he sings better live than on his albums.
Plus support *John Carey Dance Academy* *South Birmingham Comhaltas*
Frankie Boyle (extra date) I would happily punch every one of you in the face
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Wed 21 Apr 8:00pm Symphony Hall

Following his epic record-breaking tour in 2008, Frankie Boyle, star of BBC2’s _Mock the Week_ and one of the hottest and most controversial comedians of the moment, visits Symphony Hall with the all new live show, _I Would Happily Punch Every One of You in the Face_. In the last four years, Frankie has propelled himself into the premiere league with a host of brilliant performances, both on stage and screen, including every episode of _Mock the Week_ and _8 out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo_ and _Would I Lie to You_ to name but a few. Visit Frankie's website "here":http://www.frankieboyle.com/ Not suitable for under 16s
Frankie Boyle I would happily punch every one of you in the face
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Thu 22 Apr 8:00pm Symphony Hall

Following his epic record-breaking tour in 2008, Frankie Boyle, star of BBC2’s _Mock the Week_ and one of the hottest and most controversial comedians of the moment, visits Symphony Hall with the all new live show, _I Would Happily Punch Every One of You in the Face_. In the last four years, Frankie has propelled himself into the premiere league with a host of brilliant performances, both on stage and screen, including every episode of _Mock the Week_ and _8 out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo_ and _Would I Lie to You_ to name but a few. Visit Frankie's website "here":http://www.frankieboyle.com/ Not suitable for under 16s
St George's Day: An English Celebration By Birmingham St. George’s Day Association
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Sat 24 Apr 6:00pm Symphony Hall

*Professor Carl Chinn MBE* _compere_ *Sovereign Brass* *Phoenix Singers* *Male Voice Choirs* *Sharron Burns* *Darren Hogg* _organ_ *Jake Fifer* _tenor_ *Bishop Walsh School Dance Group* *Steve Allen* _musical director_ *John Barber* _accompanist_ *Mike Alexander* _music arranger, piano_ *Birmingham Schools showcase*
Canoldir Male Choir - 44th Annual Concert With special guest Aled Jones
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Sun 25 Apr 7:00pm Symphony Hall

Canoldir’s special guest this year is the tremendously popular Aled Jones. He brings his own inimitable style and personality to an evening of high quality traditional male voice choral music, with the occasional added twist of 100 plus sopranos and altos from the Edgbaston High School choirs.
*Canoldir Male Choir* *James Llewelyn Jones* _musical director_ *Aled Jones* _special guest_ *Choirs of Edgbaston High School for Girls*
Programme includes _Alleluia_ (JS Bach), _An American Trilogy_, _The Creation_, _My Lord What a Mornin’_, _Unchained Melody_, _Wie Selig Sind Die Toten_, _Yfory_
Don McLean in Concert Plus Support
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Mon 3 May 8:00pm Symphony Hall

America’s legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean returns to Symphony Hall. Over the course of his extraordinary career Don McLean has sold over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide, performed 12 world tours and has appeared in concert more than 3,500 times. He was inducted into the Song Writers Hall of Fame, in New York in 2004, and in February 2002 American Pie was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
We'll Meet Again A Musical Salute to The War Years
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Sat 8 May 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Over 70 years on, take a nostalgic journey with Gavin Sutherland, special guests and live orchestra. Timeless classics include: _In the Mood, We’ll Meet Again, Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Begin the Beguine, One O’clock Jump, Lili Marlene, Jumpin’ at the Woodside, Goodnight Sweetheart, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy_ and _A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square._ Plus a toe-tapping tribute to George Formby and a traditional sing-along to forties favourites.
*London Concert Orchestra* *June Whitfield* _presenter_ *Matt Little* _special guest singer_ *A Tribute to the Andrews Sisters* *The Swingcats* *Chris Marques & Jaclyn Spencer* _world champion dancers_ *Mark Walsh* _ukulele_
Francis Rossi Plus special guests
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Thu 13 May 7:30pm Town Hall

The Status Quo frontman is regarded as a classic rock performer and has won several awards including the BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution To Music. This concert will allow him to reveal another side of himself to the rock fraternity. Rossi commented, _“I never stop writing songs and melodies but there have been many tracks over the years that just weren’t right for Quo. These songs have been gathering dust in my mind for too long and now seems the right time to showcase them. It’s a big step for me but I hope to see lots of the same faces out there on the road!”_ The _One Step At A Time_ tour represents a great chance to witness one of rock’s great performers, famous for his dry wit and lyrical dash, up close and personal. Francis Rossi will be accompanied by an 8 piece band.
Samantha Fox Touch Me Again Tour
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Fri 21 May 8:00pm Town Hall

Unfortunately this concert is no longer taking place due to reasons beyond our control
Imagination & Modern Romance
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Sat 22 May 7:30pm Town Hall

Unfortunately this concert is no longer taking place due to reasons beyond our control
Crowded House plus special guests
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Mon 24 May 7:30pm Symphony Hall

The Australian band led by singer Neil Finn, featuring Nick Seymour [bass] Mark Hart [keys/guitar] and Matt Sherrod [drums], return to the stage. Best known for hits such as _Don’t Dream It’s Over_, _Fall At Your Feet_, _Weather with You_ and _4 Seasons In One Day_, Crowded House are set to release a sixth studio album later this year.
Billy Ocean plus support
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Tue 25 May 7:30pm Town Hall

Singer and songwriter Billy Ocean has achieved extraordinary success with chart-topping hits including _Love Really Hurts Without You_, _Caribbean Queen_, _Loverboy_, _When the Going Gets Tough_, _There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)_ and _Get Outta My Dreams; Get Into My Car_. He took a break from music to spend time with his young family, but now he’s back, and playing all the hits.
Crowded House - 2nd Date plus special guests
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Tue 25 May 7:30pm Symphony Hall

The Australian band led by singer Neil Finn, featuring Nick Seymour [bass] Mark Hart [keys/guitar] and Matt Sherrod [drums], return to the stage. Best known for hits such as _Don’t Dream It’s Over_, _Fall At Your Feet_, _Weather with You_ and _4 Seasons In One Day_, Crowded House are set to release a sixth studio album later this year.
The Priests Plus support Camilla Kerslake
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Sat 29 May 7:45pm Symphony Hall

We are delighted to announce, after a phenomenal 2009 including some live dates across the UK and selling close to 2 million records world wide, The Priests play Symphony Hall this May. It was at St. MacNissi’s College near Carnlough in Co Antrim, where Father Eugene O’Hagan, Father Martin O’Hagan and Father David Delargy met for the first time and realised their musical prowess as a singing trio. The Priests have defied record industry convention by just being themselves; middle-aged Roman Catholic priests who sing. Selling close to two million records worldwide to date, a dream story of world class talent wrapped up in an amazing true story spanning a turbulent lifetime of service, faith and music, with no stunts, no stylists, no make-up, no image and no audio trickery. The Priests have taken the world by storm. Why the success? They simply sing and they sing with belief.
Silent Comedy Classics: Laurel & Hardy and Buster Keaton Improvised organ accompaniment by NIGEL OGDEN
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Sun 6 Jun 3:30pm Town Hall

*Laurel & Hardy* _You’re Darn Tootin’_ (1928) 20’ *Buster Keaton* _The General_ (1927) Two of the greatest of all silent comedies. Stan and Ollie’s short film includes classic sequences and an uproarious final pant-ripping scene, while Buster Keaton’s masterpiece is filled with hilarious gags and ingenious, perfectly timed stunts. Maestro Nigel Ogden tickles the ivories of the Town Hall’s mighty organ, revealing its lighter side as he improvises a freshly-minted accompaniment to the afternoon’s jollity.
With improvised organ accompaniment by *Nigel Ogden*